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Few genres have more well-worn tropes than the music biopic. It’s a genre that was lampooned so effectively in Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story that it feels like a minor miracle that people kept making them. Thankfully, sometimes a film reminds you of the power the genre can possess when it’s in the right hands. In Love & Mercy, we learn the story of The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, the musical savant behind the band’s most lasting songs and a man who has struggled with mental illness throughout his life. The movie is leaving Prime Video at the end of December, but…
Pakistani police on Thursday arrested nine terrorists, including the mastermind and seven facilitators, involved in one of the worst terror attacks targeting security forces in recent years that killed 23 soldiers in the restive Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, authorities said. Six terrorists linked to Tehrik-e-Jihad Pakistan (TJP), a newly formed militant group that is an affiliate of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), rammed an explosive-laden truck into the security post in Dera Ismail Khan in the South Waziristan tribal district in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province on December 12, killing 23 soldiers. The nine terrorists were arrested by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), a wing…
Michelangelo Pistoletto, at 90, is one of Italy’s most famous contemporary living artists. Painter, sculptor and art theorist, he gained early fame in Pop Art and became a star of the Arte Povera conceptual art movement against a culture of ‘mass consumption’. His solo exhibition, ‘Judgement Time’, organised by Galleria Continua is presently on display at the Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah, Dubai. The exhibition, which will run through January 7, is the concluding chapter of a project spanning major national capitals, honouring Pistoletto’s long life and artistic career. The highlight of the presentation is that some of his mirror works,…
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said he was unhappy with the home support during their 5-1 League Cup win over West Ham United and urged fans to give their tickets away if they are not in the “right shape” for the visit of Arsenal at the weekend. Liverpool had missed the chance to go top of the league on Sunday after a 0-0 draw with Manchester United but they blew away West Ham to book a record 19th appearance in the Cup semis on Wednesday. Despite Liverpool’s dominance, Klopp thought the atmosphere was lacking at Anfield. “It’s long ago that I…
Medcare and Aster Pharmacy announce International Tennis Superstar Andrey Rublev as Brand Ambassador Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 21, 2023 – Andrey Rublev, international tennis champion ranked at World No.5, joins Medcare and Aster Pharmacy as Brand Ambassador. Medcare, a premium healthcare brand with a presence across Dubai and Sharjah through 4 hospitals and 20 medical centres, would uphold this collaboration to showcase its world-class facilities matched with top-notch clinical excellence, in alignment with the Happiness begins with Health campaign, launched earlier this year, encouraging individuals to prioritize their own and their family’s well-being. Andrey would also champion Aster Pharmacy’s…
This has been a fantastic year in film, especially for dramas. Superhero films have dominated the box office for nearly 20 years. Yet, a historical drama, Oppenheimer, grossed more at the worldwide box office than the year’s highest-grossing comic book movie, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. If you told someone that during The Avengers era, they wouldn’t believe you. Not every drama had to dominate the box office like Oppenheimer to be called a success. Many critically acclaimed dramas have garnered recognition at some of the industry’s top award shows. Other dramas have been popular on streaming, where they found a…
Fireworks will light up the night sky from eight locations in Dubai as the emirate bids goodbye to 2023 and steps into 2024. At the stroke of midnight, New Year’s Eve (NYE) fireworks will take off at the following locations: Burj KhalifaPalm JumeirahBurj Al ArabHatta Al SeefBluewatersThe BeachGlobal Village Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Global Village will welcome the new year not once, but seven times in a single night. The festivities will commence at 8pm local time on the main stage, marking midnight in China. The countdown then moves through Thailand…
Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan remained disqualified from contesting elections after a court rejected his plea to suspend an earlier conviction on Thursday, his lawyer said. The decision came a day before the deadline of submitting nomination papers for the elections for provincial and national assemblies scheduled for February 8. The 70-year-old former cricket star has been at the centre of a political crisis since he was ousted in a parliamentary confidence vote in April 2022. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Khan was imprisoned on August 5 after being sentenced to…
The UAE’s national carrier Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines on Thursday signed a partnership that will provide travellers with wider choices, higher-quality services, and increased value, while contributing to sustainable aviation. Building upon their successful existing partnership, the two airlines plan to implement a broad collaboration strategy — including an expanded codeshare, reciprocal loyalty programmes, cargo transport, maintenance, repair and overhaul, ground handling, catering, lounge access, staff training, and several sustainability initiatives. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) should facilitate China Eastern’s ambition to begin services to Abu Dhabi through its discussions with Abu Dhabi Airports, the Department of Culture…
The gaming landscape in 2023 has been nothing short of extraordinary, with developers pushing boundaries and delivering experiences that captivate players across genres. As the gaming industry continues to evolve, the releases of 2023 have set a high standard for innovation, storytelling, and immersive gameplay. These top video games not only showcase the current state of the industry but also provide a glimpse into the exciting future of gaming. Whether you’re a fan of RPGs, shooters, or action-adventure, 2023 had something exceptional to offer for every gamer. As the year draws to a close, let’s take a look at some…